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Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.
A smiling face is half the meal.
A smiling face is half the meal.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
